The 2012 release of Chapoutier Tournon ‘Mathilda’ Shiraz was one of the best value wines on the market – Victoria Shiraz meets Rhone Syrah in a glass if you will. The 2013 vintage offering follows in a similar vein, albeit sporting some of the vintage’s puppy fat.
This is a very glossy, black-fruited Shiraz that is delicious to drink. At this point in time, it lacks the complexity and meaty, savoury quality of the excellent 2012. However, there is sufficient depth of fruit and structure to suggest that it could develop extremely well over the medium term.
In sum, this is another excellent effort from Chapoutier’s Australian operation. Savvy buyers who lay down a case or two may well have secured a genuine bargain.
2013 CHAPOUTIER TOURNON ‘MATHILDA’ SHIRAZProducer: Chapoutier
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2013
Region: Pyrenees & Heathcote, Victoria
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $20.00
Date tasted: 3 June 2015
Tasting Note:
Mid crimson in appearance. Bright nose of black fruits, ground pepper and charcoal. Medium bodied, good mid-palate richness, direct black-fruited palate. Quite voluminous but by no means heavy. Well balanced. Should develop well over the medium term.
Score: 17/20
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